Benefits

HCRS is proud to offer one of the best benefits packages in Vermont. Our benefit package, coupled with competitive salaries, allows us to attract and retain the best staff you may ever work with. The high caliber of our staff creates an environment of excellence, making HCRS a great place to work and helping us make a positive difference in our community.

Check out our Benefits at a Glance for an overview of our amazing benefits

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Paid Time Off (for positions that do not follow a school-based schedule)

• Eligible employees receive:

Vacation:  3 weeks per year; 4 weeks per year after 5 years of service
Personal:  5 days per year
Sick: 12 days per year
Holidays:  9 paid holidays per year 

Family Medical Leave (FMLA)/ Paid Medical Leave

HCRS is an FMLA employer and provides Paid Medical Leave to individuals on FMLA for their own medical needs. Benefits are based on length of service and pay 65% of salary.

Tuition Assistance

HCRS provides assistance of up to 50% of tuition costs up to $5,250 per calendar year to eligible full-time employees based on length of service. Courses must be approved for reimbursement and a passing grade is required.

Snow Tire Subsidy

Quality snow tires are important for safe winter driving. HCRS will help you purchase up to four new snow tires with a $50 per tire subsidy. This is a taxable benefit.

Interest-Free Computer Loans

Interest-free loans up to $1,000 are available for the purchase of a computer.  Loans are payable over 12-months through payroll deduction.

Emergency Loans

In cooperation with River Valley Credit Union, HCRS provides eligible employees with a guaranteed advance up to $750 to help with emergency/unplanned needs. The advance is repaid through payroll deduction. It is interest free and has no associated fees. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HCRS offers a work-life balance EAP service, providing employees and members of their household up to three sessions of assessment, referral, and/or short-term problem solving per assessed problem per year, at no cost to the employee. Services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Benefits Eligibility

Full-time employees and regular part-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week are eligible for all HCRS benefits.

Regular part-time employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in the HCRS 403(b) Plan.

All regular employees, regardless of hours worked per week, and members of their household are eligible for access to the Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Disclaimer: This listing of benefits is informational only, based on current Agency policy and insurance plans, and does not imply any contract with prospective employees.